‎Visa Fees Non-refundable – U.S. Embassy Tells Nigerians‎‎

‎In a tweet posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, the Mission acknowledged the frustration felt by many Nigerians whose applications are denied after paying significant fees.‎‎“We hear your concerns regarding U.S. visa application fees.

Like most countries, U.S. visa fees cover the cost of processing the application, regardless of the outcome. While fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, each application is reviewed thoroughly and fairly. For best results, prepare your application carefully and use the resources on our website,” the statement read.‎‎Recall there have been complaints on social media from Nigerians who describe the process as financially draining, particularly when their applications are denied without the opportunity to reuse their payments.

‎‎The clarification from the Mission stressed that these fees are meant to cover administrative costs associated with processing applications, not to guarantee visa approval.‎‎

The Mission further advised prospective travelers to carefully prepare their submissions, follow all application guidelines, and utilise the free resources available on its official website to improve their chances of a successful outcome.‎